English–Chinese
“be arrested” in Chinese
How to say “be arrested” in Chinese
“Be arrested” in Chinese is 被捕 (bèi bǔ).
Someone is caught and placed under official control, describing the event without deciding whether the person is guilty.
Example sentences with 被捕
前政治人物在家中被捕，引发关注。qián zhèng zhì rén wù zài jiā zhōng bèi bǔ yǐn fā guān zhù
The former politician was arrested at home, drawing attention.
Tips for using 被捕
- In everyday conversation, 被捕 (bèibǔ, "be arrested") sounds formal, while news reports and official statements use it naturally.